How do you think technology is portrayed in the Iron Man series, as a good thing or a bad thing? I know there's alot of bad things like technology being used for terrorism, military use and propoganda etc but I actually think it's more about how bad people use good technology for bad reasons.

A good example is the way Tony uses

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technology to analyse a crime scene.

So overall I would say that Iron Man is optimistic about the future of technology.

What do you think?

kedrell

04-28-2013 05:56 PM

Re: Iron Man as a series - Technology utopia or dystopia?

The main theme I think goes back to IM1. Tech is good but you need accountability. Cautiously optimistic I'd call it.

MessiahDecoy123

04-29-2013 11:44 AM

Re: Iron Man as a series - Technology utopia or dystopia?

Both.

The tech can be incredibly useful to society or destructive depending on how it's directed.

Just like real life there's balance between good and evil everywhere.

cherokeesam

04-29-2013 11:50 AM

Re: Iron Man as a series - Technology utopia or dystopia?

I'd say the overall theme is definitely technocratic. Tony is all about using technology for the greater good.

DN91

04-29-2013 01:50 PM

Re: Iron Man as a series - Technology utopia or dystopia?

It's pretty about the right people using technology for the right purposes, as opposed to self-serving or "bad" purposes.

AnneFan

04-29-2013 11:32 PM

Re: Iron Man as a series - Technology utopia or dystopia?

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Originally Posted by MessiahDecoy123
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Both.

The tech can be incredibly useful to society or destructive depending on how it's directed.